– Ambarisha Maharaja’s outstanding service to his deities. – All our senses should serve God. He gave us legs to perform parikrama, eyes to receive His darshana and a tongue to glorify Him. – The conversation between Arjuna and Krishna about controlling the mind. – Senses: the five karmendriyas and the five jnanendriyas. – Narada Rishi cannot stay in one place for more than 30 minutes. – Everyone should follow Ekadashi. – Lila: Durvasa Rishi and...
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19 Nov 2025 midday – Different Types of Sevakas (English translation) – Bhuj, India
PART 1 PART 2 – We should understand Gurudeva’s mood and follow his instructions. – Lord Ramachandra did not question His father’s decision, but simply proceeded to the forest for a 14-year exile. – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura realised his guru’s innermost desires (for example, with regard to the temple in Kolkata). – The story of Ekalavya. Ekalavya is an example of a disciple acting out of ignorance. – Karna’s story: Karna is an example of a...
19 Nov 2025 midday – Different Types of Sevakas (Hindi) – Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– We should understand Gurudeva’s mood and follow his instructions. – Lord Ramachandra did not question His father’s decision, but simply proceeded to the forest for a 14-year exile. – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura realised his guru’s innermost desires (for example, with regard to the temple in Kolkata). – The story of Ekalavya. Ekalavya is an example of a disciple acting out of ignorance. – Karna’s story: Karna is an example of a passionate...
19 Nov 2025 Srila Gurudev Srimad Bhaktivedanta Vana Gosvami Maharaja Ji went house to house in Bhuj, India (Hindi)
Srila Gurudev Srimad Bhaktivedanta Vana Gosvami Maharaja Ji went house to house in Bhuj, carrying the Srimad Bhagavatam during the Nagar Sankirtan Kalash Yatra. Families opened their doors with so much faith, inviting Gurudev and the Bhagavat into their homes. And Gurudev reminded everyone — when the Bhagavat enters a home, it brings its own causeless mercy. Its presence removes lifetimes of negativity and fills the house with spiritual strength, peace, and blessings. This is something Gurudev...
19 Nov 2025 morning – Ananta Shesha Temple (Hindi) – Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
– Baladeva Prabhu serves Krishna in ten ways. – In terms of rasa-vichara, Baladeva Prabhu, in the form of Ananga Manjari, serves Srimati Radhika. – When Ananta Shesha, who holds up the Earth, moves, we feel earthquakes. – Vasishtha and Vishvamitra argue about whether yoga/tapasya or sat-sanga is higher. – All mystical perfections are in the lotus hands of Bhakti-devi. – By Baladeva Prabhu’s mercy, the transcendental power of bhakti will manifest in our hearts...
19 Nov 2025 morning – Ananta Shesha Temple (English translation) – Bhuj, India
– Baladeva Prabhu serves Krishna in ten ways. – In terms of rasa-vichara, Baladeva Prabhu, in the form of Ananga Manjari, serves Srimati Radhika. – When Ananta Shesha, who holds up the Earth, moves, we feel earthquakes. – Vasishtha and Vishvamitra argue about whether yoga/tapasya or sat-sanga is higher. – All mystical perfections are in the lotus hands of Bhakti-devi. – By Baladeva Prabhu’s mercy, the transcendental power of bhakti will manifest in our hearts...
18 Nov 2025 evening – Sri Bhagavata-saptaha, day 4 (Hindi) – Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 – Nrsimha-katha: one who listens with great faith attains liberation. – On Janmashtami, the birth of Krishna. – Sukadeva Gosvami’s quote on the non-difference between Krishna and Lord Rama. – The need to hear the katha of Lord Rama before listening to the katha of Krishna. – The 16 qualities of the Surya dynasty of Lord Rama. – On the dynasty of Vasudeva Maharaja and that of Nanda Maharaja. – Kamsa discovers that his sister...
18 Nov 2025 morning – Transcendental Ecstasy (Hindi) – Bhuj, India | Srila BV Vana Maharaja
PART 1 PART 2 – Description of the ecstasy caused by the sound of Krishna’s flute. – Birds, and even unconscious beings, are absorbed in the sweetness of Krishna’s flute. – Explanation of how the gopis have a vision of Krishna’s complete form. – Citation from the Gopi-gita where the gopis have a vision of Krishna going to shepherd and His return. – About the dust that covers Krishna and how He becomes more beautiful. – The entire atmosphere...